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Harlingen CISD School District

407 N 77 Sunshine Strip
Harlingen, TX 78550
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Harlingen CISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 31 public schools serving 16,780 students in Harlingen CISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Harlingen CISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
31 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
16,780 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
1,210 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Harlingen CISD School District, which is ranked #689 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#705 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
37%
44%
48%
51%
40%
46%
92%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.11
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
95%
53%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
5%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,028 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,797 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$235 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$232 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,028
$13,387
Spending / Student
$13,797
$14,116

Best Harlingen CISD School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harlingen School Of Health Professions
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2302 N 21st St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-4078
Gr: 8-12 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Lee H Means Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1204 E Loop 499
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3377
Gr: PK-5 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Bowie Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
309 W Lincoln Ave
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3080
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Harlingen Collegiate High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2901 Medical Dr
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-9690
Gr: 9-12 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Dr Hesiquio Rodriguez Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8402 W Wilson Rd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-4060
Gr: PK-5 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Stuart Place Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6701 Business Hwy 83
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3160
Gr: PK-5 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Edna Tamayo House
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1438 N 7th
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 425-6567
Gr: 9-11 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #88.
Dishman Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
309 Madeley
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Cameron Co J J A E P
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1409 E Harrison St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 361-8271
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
Rank: #1010.
Bonham Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2400 E Jefferson
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3070
Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Crockett Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1406 W Jefferson St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3090
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Zavala Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1111 N B St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
16495 Primera Rd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3190
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1414.
Austin Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
700 E Austin Ave
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3060
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1515.
Treasure Hills Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2525 Haine Dr
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3180
Gr: PK-5 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1616.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1901 Rio Hondo Rd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3020
Gr: 6-8 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1717.
Moises Vela Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
801 S Palm Blvd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3479
Gr: 6-8 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1818.
Gutierrez Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3205 W Wilson Rd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1919.
Long Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2601 N 7th
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3140
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2020.
Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1701 Lozano
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-4900
Gr: 9 | 1,035 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2121.
Travis Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
600 E Polk Ave
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3170
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2222.
Houston Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
301 E Taft Ave
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3110
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2323.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
601 S J St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3120
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2424.
Vernon Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
125 S 13th St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3040
Gr: 6-8 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2525.
Ben Milam Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1215 Rangerville Rd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3150
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2626.
Coakley Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1402 S 6th St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2727.
Lamar Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 S M St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3130
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2828.
Harlingen H S - South
(Math: 30% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1701 Dixieland Rd
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,600 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2929.
Harlingen High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 E Marshall Ave
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,931 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3030.
Secondary Alter Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1310 Sam Houston
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 427-3210
Gr: 6-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
2809 N 7th St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 430-9500
Gr: PK-K | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Harlingen CISD School District?
Harlingen CISD School District manages 31 public schools serving 16,780 students.
What is the rank of Harlingen CISD School District?
Harlingen CISD School District is ranked #689 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harlingen CISD School District?
95% of Harlingen CISD School District students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harlingen CISD School District?
Harlingen CISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Harlingen CISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,797 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 31 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 16,780 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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